Terrorists on Saturday attacked communities in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing many people and abducting several others, while setting multiple houses ablaze, including a police station.
It was gathered that the first attack occurred in Tunga-Makeri on Friday, where bandits killed six residents and set homes on fire.
The terrorists reportedly moved to Paso on Saturday after encountering little resistance from security forces, burning more houses and a police station.
According to an eyewitness, Mohammed Ibrahim, “They moved to another village called Pisa again to carry out another operation. Seven people have been slaughtered by the bandits in Konkoso.
“This is how they destroyed the Pissa police outpost. So far, 26 deaths have been recorded in the Konkoso bandit attack.”
The Niger State Police Command confirmed the raid but declined to comment on the burning of the police station.
The police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun stated that a combined security team had been dispatched to the region to investigate the situation and rescue victims.
He stated, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6 a.m., a report was received indicating that at about 3 a.m., suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi district, Borgu LGA. During the attack, six people lost their lives.
“Some houses were also set ablaze, and a yet-to-be ascertained number of persons were abducted, as the terrorists were also reported to have moved to Konkoso village. Other details are still sketchy.”
